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University of Alaska Anchorage, Kachemak Bay Campus nursing students pose for a photo on Wednesday, April 16 after their presentation of paralytic shellfish poisioning.
    Wellness workshop tackles rural public health concerns
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 24, 2025 2:30 am

    The April 16 informational session addressed tick-borne illnesses and paralytic shellfish poisoning.

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    Fair goers browse the 2022 Rotary Health Fair.  Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital.
    The 2024 Rotary health fair returns at a...
    By Emilie Springer • October 31, 2024 1:30 am

    The 41st annual Rotary Health Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m-1 p.m. This year the…

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Fair goers browse the 2022 Rotary Health Fair.
    Rotary health fair returns for 40th year
    By Emilie Springer • November 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Now in its 40th year, Homer’s Rotary Health Fair returns on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…

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    Community workshop tackles party safety
    By Emilie Springer • June 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Health educators host event after instances of drink spiking earlier this year

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